Ever get an abrasion from falling off a bike or a swing? An abrasion is the fancy word for when the top layers of skin get rubbed away, leaving a scrape or scratch.
Why Virtua for Children's Health?
All of Virtua's emergency departments meet the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for emergency services
Children's emergency service nurses are certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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